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Small business owners and artists live in Chatham
Located on Chicago’s south side, the Chatham neighborhood features multiple locally owned businesses, popular parks, and convenient public transport. The art scene also thrives here with Artists On the 9 and other local art galleries. Those who want to support local businesses might pick out new clothes at boutiques along South Cottage Grove Avenue or get sweet treats at The Brown Sugar Bakery. "Chatham is one of the nicer and more family friendly neighborhoods in Chicago's south side," says local real estate broker Carolyn Barnes with Real People Realty who has over 26 years of experience. "And residents enjoy tons of shops and amenities just a short walk from their doorstep."
Artists on the 9 is an amazing space featuring local artists in Chatham.
Collection Clothing in Chatham has a large selection of clothes to shop for.
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Getting bites at Brown Sugar Bakery and Oooh Wee It Is
Multiple different locally owned restaurants sit around Chatham. Mitchell Smith, the branch manager for the Chicago Public Library Whitney M. Young Jr. Branch, says, “We have a lot of restaurants here; it just depends on what you’re looking for. There’s Josephine’s Southern Cooking, Oooh Wee! It Is and Uncle John’s BBQ.” Smith also recommends Brown Sugar Bakery, a popular spot for sweet treats. Studio Movie Grill, a spot frequented by Chatham residents, provides in-theater drinking and dining selections while showing the newest Hollywood flicks. Food4Less and Aldi sit across Interstate 95 when locals need to pick up groceries, and they also visit Family Dollar just south of Cole Park. More retail options are scattered along South Cottage Grove Avenue. Le Club Boutique provides fashionable women’s clothing, and other locally owned shops sit around the area, such as America’s Kids, Obsessed Chicago Boutique and Effortless Style Studio Boutique.
There are many local businesses and restaurants in Chatham to shop from.
Brown Sugar Bakery near Chatham is a local favorite serving delicious cakes and sweets.
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Taking the train or CTA bus
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses can take commuters to stops like Food4Less or the Chicago State University Campus, which sits less than 2 miles south of the neighborhood. The buses also stop by the 91st Street and 87th Street train stations for those who go 13 miles into downtown Chicago for work or to explore the museums there. Interstate 94 is another close-by option for traveling to the Windy City.
Metro tracks take Chatham residents to their jobs in Downtown Chicago.
Public transportation runs frequently through Chatham.
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Bungalows make up the neighborhood
Most locals rent their homes, but single-family homes are often on the market. Simple bungalows fill the Chatham neighborhood. Fixer-upper homes ready for renovations can sell for $75,000 to $150,000. Move-in ready options land in the $200,000 to $400,000 range, including homes with detached garages, limited yard space and concrete front steps. Paved sidewalks run through the area, giving residents a path to use when walking their dogs or going for a jog. The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 5 out of 10 crime score, with 10 being the highest. The national average is 4, and the area has an above-average score for violent crime. Homes between East 87th Street and East 89th Street often sit in the Garden Homes Historic District. These homes were built in the early 1990s and often look like two homes attached in the middle.
Chatham's crime rate is higher than the national average.
Chatham has plenty of single-family homes for reasonable prices.
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Playing at Tuley Park or Brown Memorial Park
Tuley Park, the largest park in the neighborhood, features 10 tennis courts, an indoor gymnasium and a playground with an interactive splash pad for cooling off in the summer. The park also hosts outdoor after-school programs and adult fitness classes. Locals of all ages can have fun at Nat King Cole Park, also known as Cole Park, or Brown Memorial Park. Both have playground equipment, baseball diamonds and basketball courts.
Nat King Cole Park has a full-court basketball court to shoot some hoops.
Tuley Park has a large lawn area perfect for picnics and gatherings.
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Community get-togethers around town
The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch Library puts on movie nights, meet-the-author events and family game nights. “Our events get people together, and we have events for adults and kids to participate in,” Smith says. The area has over 15 places of worship, including the Masjid Al Farooq, Chatham-Avalon Church of Christ and New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.
There are many churches and mosques to visit in Chatham.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch on the north side of Chatham is a great resource for locals.
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Dixon Elementary supports students and local vendors
Arthur Dixon Elementary School serves Chatham students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Niche gives the school a C-plus. “Dixion Elementary is one of the top schools in our area,” Smith says. The school brings in vendors for their African American Bazaar, also known as Cultural Connections, so the students can see their neighbors fulfilling their dreams and running successful businesses. Some may also attend the C-rated Jane A. Neil School or C-minus-rated Burnside Academy before later graduating from Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School, which earns a C-plus.
Dixon Elementary School offers plenty of fun after school activities.
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Parks in this Area
Tuley (Murray) Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Nat King Cole Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Brown Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Lorraine L. Dixon Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Abbott Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Burnside (Ambrose) Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
21 min drive
Train
91St Street Station
Subway
87Th Street Station
Subway
79Th Street Station
Bus
87th Street & Prairie
Bus
Cottage Grove & 89th Street
Bus
State & 91st Street
Bus
King Drive & 80th Street
Bus
State & 93rd Street
Bus
State & 94th Street
Bus
State & 84th Street
Chatham Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chatham, Chicago sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Chatham, Chicago over the last 12 months is $429,900, up 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
24,016
Median Age
45
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,993
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,633
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.5%
College Graduates
31.5%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
54.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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